Is Neon Abyss a good game to play on Windows? Yes, if you have a joystick controller 😄
This article is in English.
TL;DR
IMO, Neon Abyss is a quite-fun game to play on Windows, if you have a joystick controller. A joystick makes everything feel different and more enjoyable.
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Introduction
Prior to making this short review, I have reviewed this game before. Previously, I claimed that this is quite hard to play, if you didn't have any joystick controller, as in using Mouse and Keyboard only to control the game. I also assumed that using a controller would probably make the experience better. So... Is it? Prior to read this short review, you could watch the trailer to the game here:
Game Details
Specification
This information is acquired/cited from it's official website1, it's page on Epic Games2, it's page on Steam3, and from my own understanding4.
| Developer | Veewo Games |
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| Publisher | Team17 Digital Ltd.2, and Yooreka Studio (China)3. |
| Released On | 29 July 20202. |
| Platform | Windows1, Nintendo Switch1, PS41, XBOX11. |
| Genre | Shooter2, Platformer2, Action3, Adventure3, Indie3, RPG3, Pixel Games4. |
| Required Specifications |
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| Game Size | 457 MB4. |
| Available Language on Game |
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| Price | Normal price: IDR 115,0002 to 159,0003. Or around USD 19.99, EUR 19.99 from a quick browse in Google. Christmas giveaway price on 17 Dec: 0 (free)4. |
| Player | Single player. |
| Connection | I don't think this game needs an internet connection to play4. Internet connection is probably used to save your data through Steam app or Epic Games app (based on my understanding, played on Windows). |
Game Modes and Areas
Modes
The only mode available here is just the main story itself. Aside, there are three difficulties available: Easy, Normal, and Hard.
Areas
There are various areas or "floors" in this game. You could move from floor to floor by using an elevator. More explanation listed below:
- Office. I still have no idea on what purpose this floor is for...
- The Bar. Here you could:
- Change game mode, whether to Easy or Normal or Hard.
- Trade your game for an upgrade.
- Change your character.
- Dance 🤷🏻♂️
- Start playing the game again.
- Basement. Here you could change items that you currently use with other items in your repository.
- Lab. I also have no idea on what aim floor is for, but seeing all of these monsters here, probably this is to "keep a copy or freeze" of all monsters available on the game.
Short Review
Game Play
So... As I've explained above, I assumed that using a joystick controller would probably make the experience much better... And my assumption is correct. I was finally able to purchase one, and the experience is so-so-so-so much better. I could aim at the enemy better, move better, and more. Even though I played in "Easy" level, it's so much fun rather than using a keyboard and mouse to control the character.
Here I have recorded myself playing this game, for around 50 minutes. Here you can see:
- Me trying the introductory stage again.
- Then I tried four times, defeated three god(dess).
As I have a lot of things to do right now, I couldn't continue the gameplay for a while. But it's such a fun game, which makes me keep it installed in my laptop, and I'm definitely gonna try it again later when I have more free time.
Pros
Small size.
The game size is less than 500 MB which is good as it doesn't require a lot of spaces.
Low-End Requirements.
Based on the minimum requirements, it seems like this game could run well on low-end devices which is good too.
Everything is clear, and well-designed.
Music? Good and clear. Graphic? Good. Nothing is bad IMO.
Controlling is good and easily understandable.
As long as you own a joystick controller, then the gameplay will be fun. The character is not hard to control, and every tutorial is easily understandable.
Cons
Die = reset the level?
I acquired this knowledge based on my gameplay above. I am still kinda confused whether this assumption is correct but... Everytime I die, I need to reset everything again from Level 1. Even though I have reached Level 2, it doesn't seem like I could continue my progress from Level 2. Which is kinda... mind boggling? I mean.. What if I reached Level 4 or Level 5? Should I reset everything again from Level 1? That is... mad, right?
Closing
To conclude, I think...
Yeap. As I assumed previously. A joystick controller will change the experience. And it is fun to play if you have one. If you have hours of free time, this game will be fun to play :)
So, my rating (played with a joystick controller) for this game is...
Thank you for reading this post, and see you on another one :)